Tzedaka
Macy’s magnate Nathan Straus used his fortune to combat disease in New York and Mandatory Palestine
Unlike Rockefeller or Carnegie, Nathan Straus began to give his money away early on and was devoted to several significant philanthropic initiatives as he continued to build his major businesses.
On Purim, Jewish tradition tells us to give to anyone who asks, no questions required - opinion
Canvas for a cause: Art, music, and tzedakah in Jerusalem
Tzedakah: The happiness of giving instead of spending on ourselves - opinion
Jewish ideas daily: Bittersweet charity
"The Jewish charitable impulse may be more tenuous than we have recognized. Bonds can be broken."
The Human Spirit: For Our Good Health
The benefits of volunteering go beyond a good feeling.
Jews take 5 of top 6 spots in annual list of top US givers
19 of 53 on Chronicle of Philanthropy survey are Jewish, though less than one quarter of money given goes to overtly Jewish causes.
Slum-touring millionaires put off the Ritz in Israel
'Hands On Tzedakah' takes would-be donors off the beaten track to see the underbelly of society.
Women's Whispers: Holiday (mis)givings
Charity, I believed, should provide the recipient with tools to fend for herself.
Conscious capitalism, Jewish tradition
Hebrew equivalent to one of the hottest new business ideas was coined long ago.
Hillel promotes ‘alternative’ spring breaks
More students are opting to spend their vacations working on community service projects.
